Des Plaines, IL · On-site
$61K - $122K/yr
... medical device product lines. * Communicate with other writers, engineers, scientists, product managers, etc., to develop and understand technical content. * Assists in document format and layout.
Des Plaines, IL · On-site
$61K - $122K/yr
... medical device product lines. * Communicate with other writers, engineers, scientists, product managers, etc., to develop and understand technical content. * Assists in document format and layout.
Des Plaines, IL · On-site
$61K - $122K/yr
... medical device product lines. * Communicate with other writers, engineers, scientists, product managers, etc., to develop and understand technical content. * Assists in document format and layout.
Des Plaines, IL · On-site
$61K - $122K/yr
... medical device product lines. * Communicate with other writers, engineers, scientists, product managers, etc., to develop and understand technical content. * Assists in document format and layout.
Chicago, IL · On-site
$150K - $210K/yr
... medical device technical execution. You will partner closely with R&D, Product Management ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to act as translator among ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$150K - $210K/yr
... medical device technical execution. You will partner closely with R&D, Product Management ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to act as translator among ...
Raritan, NJ · On-site
Company Description Medical Device/ Pharmaceutical Company. The applicant will write Product Risk ... The incumbent will work with medical, technical, manufacturing, and quality groups to develop ...
Raritan, NJ · On-site
Company Description Medical Device/ Pharmaceutical Company. The applicant will write Product Risk ... The incumbent will work with medical, technical, manufacturing, and quality groups to develop ...
Madison, WI · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Requirements Required Qualifications & Experience * 4+ years of GMP technical writing experiencewithin pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulatedmanufacturing environments.
Madison, WI · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Requirements Required Qualifications & Experience * 4+ years of GMP technical writing experiencewithin pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulatedmanufacturing environments.
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$150K - $210K/yr
... medical device technical execution. You will partner closely with R&D, Product Management ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to act as translator among ...
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$150K - $210K/yr
... medical device technical execution. You will partner closely with R&D, Product Management ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to act as translator among ...
Merrimack, NH · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
Experience in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry or similar. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and ... Senior Engineer,Manufacturing Engineering Technical Writer,position will work closely with ...
Merrimack, NH · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
Experience in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry or similar. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and ... Senior Engineer,Manufacturing Engineering Technical Writer,position will work closely with ...
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As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
Hillsboro, OR · On-site
Collaborating with remote global teams, including device, application, test, etc. to innovate new technologies with maximum development efficiency. Technical Writer Mandatory Skills * BA/BS degree or ...
Hillsboro, OR · On-site
Collaborating with remote global teams, including device, application, test, etc. to innovate new technologies with maximum development efficiency. Technical Writer Mandatory Skills * BA/BS degree or ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
Madison, WI · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Required Qualifications & Experience * 4+ years of GMP technical writing experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments. * Demonstrated ...
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Madison, WI · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Required Qualifications & Experience * 4+ years of GMP technical writing experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments. * Demonstrated ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their ... writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will ...
Wixom, MI · On-site
$16 - $17/hr
Ability to read and follow work instructions, BOMs, and technical drawings * Strong attention to ... Excel Medical Products is a trusted name in the medical device manufacturing industry, proudly ...
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Wixom, MI · On-site
$16 - $17/hr
Ability to read and follow work instructions, BOMs, and technical drawings * Strong attention to ... Excel Medical Products is a trusted name in the medical device manufacturing industry, proudly ...
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A Medical Device Technical Writer creates clear, accurate documentation for medical devices, including user manuals, regulatory submissions, and technical reports. They translate complex technical information into understandable content for various audiences, such as healthcare professionals, regulatory agencies, and end-users. This role requires knowledge of medical device regulations, engineering concepts, and technical writing standards. Strong attention to detail and collaboration with engineers, regulatory specialists, and subject matter experts are essential.
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Des Plaines, IL • On-site
$61K - $122K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Life, Retirement
Posted 11 days ago
7.8
Based on 138 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
171st of 547 rated manufacturers
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Des Plaines, IL location in the Abbott Molecular, Diagnostics Division. We're empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott's diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.
The Technical Writer will prepare technical documents in the forms of service manuals, instrument service advisories, technical service bulletins, and troubleshooting guides for diagnostic/non-diagnostic instruments. Additionally, they incorporate text, graphs, charts, tables, etc., in a clear and accurate manner. The Technical Writer confirms that data is presented in a clear, complete, accurate, and concise manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
What You'll Work On
Creates technical documents in the forms of service manuals, instrument service advisories, technical service bulletins, and troubleshooting guides for diagnostic/non-diagnostic instruments in support of company's medical device product lines.
Communicate with other writers, engineers, scientists, product managers, etc., to develop and understand technical content.
Assists in document format and layout. Incorporates text, graphs, charts, tables, etc., in a clear and accurate manner.
Confirms that data are presented in a clear, complete, accurate, and concise manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
Serves as the technical writing representative on product teams.
Coordinates all activities related to the preparation and compilation of data and information into a single comprehensive package for new and revised service manuals, instrument service advisories, technical service bulletins, and troubleshooting guides for diagnostic/non-diagnostic instruments.
Communicates deliverables needed and writing process to team members. Assesses resource needs as timelines progress and communicates those needs to management. Utilizes format/style guidelines established by Global Service and Support (GSS). Obtains relevant product data and information.
Abbott Molecular documentation systems and databases.
Explain data in a manner consistent with the target audience and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in communications, Engineering, English, Journalism, or similar, is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exacting attention to detail.
Ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years' relevant professional experience in a related area such as R&D, Technical Product Support, or Medical/Technical writing.
Familiarity with word processing, flow diagrams, and spreadsheets.
Good working knowledge of personal computer software programs in the Windows environment and familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite and Adobe FrameMaker.
Good interpersonal and team skills. Understands the need to critically review own work before sending out for internal/external review by team.
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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.
The base pay for this position is
$61,300.00 - $122,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Operations QualityDIVISION:AMD MolecularLOCATION:United States > Des Plaines : DP01ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 5 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
